Most Popular Portuguese-Language Feature Films

1. City of God (2002) City of God (2002)
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Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. Dir: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund With: Alexandre Rodrigues, Matheus Nachtergaele, Leandro Firmino Crime | Drama 130 mins.
2. Elite Squad (2007) Elite Squad (2007)
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1997, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his occupation while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope comes to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dir: José Padilha With: Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller 115 mins.
3. Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010)
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After a prison riot, former-Captain Nascimento, now a high ranking security officer in Rio de Janeiro, is swept into a bloody political dispute that involves government officials and paramilitary groups. Dir: José Padilha With: Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, André Ramiro Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller 115 mins.
4. Tabu (2012) Tabu (2012)
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A restless retired woman teams up with her deceased neighbor's maid to seek out a man who has a secret connection to her past life as a farm owner at the foothill of Mount Tabu in Africa. Dir: Miguel Gomes With: Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira Drama | Romance 118 mins.
5. City of Men (2007) City of Men (2007)
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Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas. Dir: Paulo Morelli With: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen Crime | Drama 106 mins.
6. Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit (2010) Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit (2010)
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A political and existential narrative, Luz nas trevas - A volta do bandido da Luz Vermelha continues the story of Luz Vermelha... Dir: Helena Ignez, Ícaro Martins With: Thais Almeida Prado, Arrigo Barnabé, Ariclenes Barroso Drama 83 mins.
7. Adrift (2009) Adrift (2009)
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A 1980s-set drama about a teenage girl undergoing her sexual awakening when she learns about her father's infidelities. Dir: Heitor Dhalia With: Laura Neiva, Vincent Cassel, Camilla Belle Drama 97 mins.
8. Two Rabbits (2012) Two Rabbits (2012)
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In São Paulo, the scheme of the corrupt DA Júlia and her mate, the lawyer Henrique with the gangster... Dir: Afonso Poyart With: Fernando Alves Pinto, Alessandra Negrini, Caco Ciocler Action 108 mins.
9. Somos Tão Jovens (2013) Somos Tão Jovens (2013)
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Dir: Antonio Carlos da Fontoura With: Thiago Mendonça, Laila Zaid, Bruno Torres Biography | Music
10. Mysteries of Lisbon (2010) Mysteries of Lisbon (2010)
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Follows a jealous countess, a wealthy businessman, and a young orphaned boy across Portugal, France, Italy and Brazil where they connect with a variety of mysterious individuals. Dir: Raoul Ruiz With: Adriano Luz, Maria João Bastos, Ricardo Pereira Drama | Mystery 272 mins.
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